Pakistan, July 17 -- A breakthrough appears near in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Senate election talks as government and opposition members discussed a proposed 6/5 seat-sharing formula late Wednesday. Sources say both sides are moving closer to agreement on the arrangement, aiming to avoid conflicts and horse-trading ahead of the polls. The formula divides seats between the two camps to ensure smoother elections.

Under the proposal, the opposition would receive three general seats, one technocrat seat, and one women's seat. Meanwhile, the government side would get four general seats, one technocrat seat, and one women's seat. However, government representatives have pushed for five general seats instead of four, showing their intent to secure g...